Written 11 March 2026 for My 1450 Poetry Soup Poetry Contest sponsored by Brian Strand
in the depth of our inner self lies a sanctuary bright illumed by an untainted glowing light drawing its wholesome fuel from the azure sky above where a sacred silence stretches out the air is ever fresh each breeze a testament to whispered dreams like a lake reflecting the blue as if to blend heavens and earth with a divine touch awakening the heart to truths unbound here in this luminous sanctuary burdens are lifted of their own stress and stains slowly vanish as the spirit breathes in peaceful harmony with tender light glowing along the ancient trails time flowing softly like a gentle stream thoughts taking flight like a bird soaring in the air free, unrestrained, unconfined within this haven made by divine hands, we salvage steady strength to seek our truest selves with no walls to withstand the spirit's endless quest as boundless boundaries blur between earth and sky for in this luminous space where the mindful heart glows a sacred breath ignites the flame of life in silence wisdom blooms lighting the paths to tread ahead to wander here for a while is to reconnect with all whispers of the past that guide our steps the aching void filled with carrying light illuminated by stars above which remind us of the journeys we have trodden each star a beacon on the path of faith in communion with the stillness all around and beyond the spirit recognizes every voice, every stir the echoes of the earth and sky converge together humming one resounding song with harmony coursing through the vibrant veins and peace shrouding the silent soul let us with joy embrace this luminous sanctuary with arms open wide welcoming the dawn in this sacred space shed our chains emerge like blossoms seeking out the sun to thrive in the glow of light released and free to shine with promises of truth faith and hope restored a refuge found within the living soul where every heartbeat synchronizes love as we reside in nature’s lasting grace an infinite connection pure and bright with earth and sky converged.
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